Curried Parsnip Soup with shredded apples

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
6 cups low salt chicken broth
1 1/2 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium granny smith apples
1 cup plain whole milk yoghurt

1. Melt butter & onion in a heavy pot, add onion and saute until translucent about 3 minutes
2. Add curry powder, stirr for 30 seconds
3. Add broth and parsnips, let simmer for 30 minutes
4. Puree soup with blender until smooth
5. Peel and core the apples, shred them coarsley
6. Add apple shreds and yoghurt to the soup

ENJOY!!

Beef Barley Soup with vegetables

1 1/2 lb ground beef

6 cups of water

3 beef bullion cubes

2 cups sliced carrots

1 1/2 cup chopped celery

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

3 cloves of garlic

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped

1/3 cup barley

2 bay leafs

1/4 cup ketchup

1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)

1 can tomatoe sauce (8 oz)

Salt and pepper to taste

Brown the ground beef and drain

Brown, onion, carrots, clergy and garlic

Add everything to pot

Cook for 1 hour